Add 15/70 and 10/25
15/70 + 10/25 is 43/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
75/350 + 140/350 = 75 + 140/350 = 215/350 - 215/350 simplified gives 43/70
- So, 15/70 + 10/25 = 43/70
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